HPD starting new session of Citizen's Academy on Aug. 21

The nine-week course will be held each Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Henderson Police Department, 1990 Barret Court, Henderson, KY, 42420. Informative, hands-on classes will include a tour of the department and 911 Center, basic patrol operations, mock traffic stops, crime scene processing/fingerprinting, investigations techniques, specialized units demonstrations, firearms safety, virtual training on a Firearms Training Simulator, and a tour of the Henderson County Detention Center. There will also be a Saturday field trip to the Firing Range. A graduation dinner and discussion will be held on the final night. Anyone interested in attending should contact Wendy Sugg with the Henderson Police Department at 270-831-1295 during normal business hours, or application can be submitted at www.hendersonkypolice.com. Approved participants must be at least 18 years of age, with no felony or domestic violence convictions.